Prepare against Tonnie Van Damme
Belgium · World #37,112 classical · FIDE ID 209732
Our database contains 32 games by Tonnie Van Damme, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tonnie Van Damme's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tonnie Van Damme before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,948 | 1,977 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 28.1% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tonnie Van Damme's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tonnie Van Damme's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Damme usually continues Nf3 (11.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Damme usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Damme usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Tonnie Van Damme's chess games
All 32 games by Tonnie Van Damme in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Leo Boeye | 2,128 | 5th Brasschaat Open | A40 |
| Aug 2007 | Manu Vlaeyens | 1,578 | 7th Brasschaat Open | D35 |
| Aug 2004 | Roger Vermeir | 1,571 | 4th Brasschaat Open | B44 |
| Aug 2004 | Roger Bruynseels | 1,557 | 4th Brasschaat Open | D12 |
| Aug 2002 | Frans Mertens | 1,489 | 02nd Brasschaat Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U20/U18 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,009 |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,761 |
| 02nd Brasschaat Open | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,547 |
| 7th Brasschaat Open | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,866 |
| 5th Brasschaat Open | 2005 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,126 |
| 6th Brasschaat Open | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,189 |
| Ghent C&D Open | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,441 |
| 08th Brasschaat Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tonnie Van Damme's chess games?
32 games by Tonnie Van Damme, from Apr 2007 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Tonnie Van Damme has played.
What does Tonnie Van Damme play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Tonnie Van Damme opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tonnie Van Damme answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Tonnie Van Damme play as White?
As White, Tonnie Van Damme's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tonnie Van Damme play as Black?
As Black, Tonnie Van Damme most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Tonnie Van Damme's FIDE rating?
Tonnie Van Damme is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Tonnie Van Damme played?
Our database contains 32 games by Tonnie Van Damme, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tonnie Van Damme?
32 games by Tonnie Van Damme reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.